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Thread: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

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    [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    I googled about NFTABLES & found this article >>> https://www.liquidweb.com/kb/how-to-...les-in-ubuntu/

    Just curious, When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    Is NFTABLES superior in comparison to IPTABLES in terms of security ?
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    Re: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    Quote Originally Posted by linuxyogi View Post
    When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?
    Hi linuxyogi, I too would like to know this timeline, did you ever find an answer?
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    Re: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?


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    Re: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    Thanks mikewhatever.
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    Re: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    Thanks mikewhatever. Now I am eager to know in what ways NFTABLES better than IPTABLES. If you know the answer please reply.
    I am waiting for a LTS release which will NFTABLES by default.
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    Re: [Security Discussion] When will Ubuntu start using NFTABLES instead of IPTABLES ?

    I found this >> https://ungleich.ch/en-us/cms/blog/2...s-vs-nftables/
    So NFTABLES is easier to use in comparison to IPTABLES. IPTABLES despite being old is no less secure. In that case I am not in a hurry.
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